Best 9 The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipes

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**Grilled cheese sandwiches: A delectable journey through culinary simplicity**

In the realm of culinary comfort, few dishes can rival the grilled cheese sandwich. This iconic combination of melted cheese between two slices of toasted bread has captured the hearts and taste buds of people across generations. The allure of a grilled cheese lies in its simplicity, allowing for endless variations that cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. From the classic cheddar and American cheese combo to adventurous pairings like brie and fig or goat cheese and avocado, the possibilities are limitless. This article presents a curated collection of grilled cheese recipes that showcase the versatility and boundless creativity of this beloved sandwich. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking nostalgic flavors or a culinary adventurer eager to explore new味蕾horizons, our recipes promise a delectable journey through the world of grilled cheese sandwiches.

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THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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For something a little different. Great for causal get togethers, or sliced into small pieces for appetizers.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 in. thick)
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
  • Spread five slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each.
  • Top with remaining bread.
  • Butter the outsides of sandwiches; cook in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 609.8, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.2

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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A classic grilled cheese taken to another level with the simplest ingredients and a little time. I recommend serving with a bowl of tomato soup.

Provided by pratham

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 slice sharp Cheddar cheese
1 slice mozzarella cheese
2 thick bread slices
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Assemble the sandwich by placing Cheddar and mozzarella cheese on the bread. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add sandwich and cook until cheeses melt, 3 to 5 minutes, increasing heat if needed. Flip and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Cut in half and top with parsley and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 1078.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 slices thick-cut bacon, such as Nodine's applewood smoked
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 white pullman loaf or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (12 slices)
6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces aged gruyere or comte cheese
6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, such as Cabot or Shelburne Farms

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one lightly with butter. Flip the slices and spread each one generously with the mayonnaise mixture. Don't neglect the corners!
  • Grate the cheeses in a food processor fitted with the largest grating disk and combine. Distribute the bacon evenly on half of the slices of bread. Pile 1/3 cup grated cheese evenly on top of the bacon and top with the remaining bread slices, sauce-side down.
  • Meanwhile, heat an electric panini press. When the press is hot, cook the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes in batches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too. Here's how to make grilled cheese the right way. -Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Spread 5 slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each. Top with remaining bread. , Butter the outsides of sandwiches. In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 50g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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With only 3 simple ingredients, this truly is the ultimate grilled cheese. Perfect for a tight budget or someone who's short on time, this uncomplicated comfort food sandwich is the perfect any-time meal. Use mayonnaise instead of butter for added flavor and to keep the bread from burning.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup mayonnaise
8 Italian bread slices
8 American cheese slices

Steps:

  • Spread 1 1/2 tsp. mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 bread slices, mayonnaise side down, in skillet; top each with 2 cheese slices and 1 bread slice, mayonnaise side up. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread slices and cheese.

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 slices white sandwich bread, such as country white bread
4 teaspoons salted butter, at room temperature
4 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a griddle or nonstick skillet to medium-low. Spread 2 teaspoons of the butter on one side of a bread slice. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread. Place one of the slices butter-side down and shingle the cheese on top, covering the entire surface. Top with the other slice of bread, butter-side up.
  • Place the sandwich on the griddle and cook until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. If the bread is browning too quickly, shift the griddle off the heat. Flip the sandwich, then cover with a small metal bowl and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Once golden brown on both sides, toast the edges of the sandwich, if desired. Transfer to a cutting board, cut in half on the bias and serve immediately.

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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This grilled cheese is something you would expect at a fancy deli. The garlic mayo packs a punch of flavor and crisps the bread up beautifully. The Gouda melts wonderfully and it pairs perfectly with the salty bacon, spinach, and softened onion. Every bite is a gooey bit of flavor!

Provided by Rhonda E!

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slice sourdough bread
1/4 c fresh or frozen spinach
2 slice bacon cooked
3 slice smoked deli sliced Gouda cheese
1 slice onion, microwave 1 minute
GARLIC MAYO
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, reserving a few pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Gather all your ingredients.
  • 2. Make the https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/grilled-cheese-garlic-mayo-spread.html. Spread each slice of bread with the grilled cheese garlic mayo spread saving pieces of garlic from the spread and put then in the spinach. Set aside.
  • 3. Mix garlic and spinach.
  • 4. Heat spinach in microwave until warm.
  • 5. Add the Gouda cheese, then spinach and then top with bacon. Make sure the grilled cheese garlic mayo spread is on the outside of the sandwich. *Note: No need for butter, you're using mayo instead.
  • 6. Add one slice onion that has been heated in the microwave one minute.
  • 7. Put sandwich in a preheated skillet and grill with the grilled cheese garlic mayo spread on the outside of the sandwich.
  • 8. Grill until golden on each side.
  • 9. Serve with some chips and enjoy!

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Make and share this The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
12 slices Texas toast thick bread
1/2 cup butter, softened, more if needed

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients except bread and butter in a medium bowl.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Put sandwiches together using about 1/2 cup of filling each.
  • Place buttered side of bread on the outside of sandwich.
  • Toast on griddle or in skillet until a deep golden brown. Make sure you cook this slowly over low to med-low heat, so that the inside has a chance to melt before the outside gets too done. Kick up the heat when it gets going.
  • *Depending on the size of your bread, this makes 6-10 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.1, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 1094.7, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.5

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Make and share this The Ultimate Grilled Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BandJsGranny

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Lay braed on a work surface. Spread each slice lightly on one side with mustard and then divide the cheddar among 4 slices, lightly packing cheese.
  • Top with remaining 4 slices of bread.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on top of sandwiches.
  • Place 2 sandwiches, butter side down, in skillet. Place another skillet on top of sandwiches to compress them. Cook until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on unbuttered side of grilled sandwiches. Flip them, place skillet on top, and cook about 2 minutes, until sandwiches are golden and cheese is melted.
  • Repeat with the 2 remaining sandwiches and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 6857.8, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 38.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: A good grilled cheese sandwich starts with the right bread. Look for a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the heat of the grill without getting soggy, but also has a soft, chewy texture. Some good options include sourdough, French bread, and whole wheat bread.
  • Use a generous amount of butter: Butter is what makes a grilled cheese sandwich golden brown and crispy. Don't be shy about using it! Spread a generous amount of butter on both sides of the bread before grilling.
  • Choose your cheese wisely: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your grilled cheese sandwich. For a classic grilled cheese sandwich, use a mild, melty cheese like cheddar or mozzarella. If you want something with a little more flavor, try using a sharp cheddar or a blue cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When grilling your grilled cheese sandwich, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the bread from cooking evenly and the cheese from melting properly.
  • Be patient: Grilling a grilled cheese sandwich takes a little time. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a sandwich that's not cooked through. Cook the sandwich over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

The grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, it's a sandwich that can be tailored to everyone's taste. Whether you like your grilled cheese sandwich classic or with a twist, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled cheese sandwich a try.

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